Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 161

SAGE

Titus kept his promise.

He didn't let me sleep a wink last night. And I lost count of how many times I had slipped into unconsciousness, only to be pulled back into the fire by his relentless touch. Every time I thought I couldn't take any more, he proved me wrong, drawing out my pleasure until I was nothing but a trembling, breathless mess beneath him.

I had surrendered to him completely. Mind, body, and soul.

The first thing I noticed when I slowly opened my eyes was the unfamiliar ceiling above me.

I tried to shift, only to find myself trapped. Titus' heavy thighs were tangled with mine, pinning me to the bed. One of his arms was wrapped possessively around my waist, keeping me pressed against him, while his face was buried in the crook of my neck. His warm breath fanned across my skin, sending a soft shiver through

me.

For a moment, I lay still, allowing myself to indulge in the feeling. This rare, quiet moment where he wasn't domineering or demanding-where he simply held me as if he never wanted to let go.

It felt... nice.

Too nice.

A dangerous warmth bloomed in my chest, something fragile and terrifying all at once. Because I knew, deep down, that moments like this didn't last.

As the night fades, so does our insanity.

And in the daylight, reality always comes crashing back.

I moved cautiously, inch by inch, trying to slip out of his grasp without waking him, like I was handling a ticking time bomb. His arm, heavy and possessive, was draped over my waist, locking me in place. I held my breath, my fingers carefully prying at his grip. Just a little more, and I'd be free.

But before I could even make any real progress, his hold tightened.

In an instant, his arm pulled me flush against his chest, his muscular frame caging me in with no room for escape. His face pressed deeper into the crook of my neck.

"Hmmm..." He let out a deep, husky groan, the vibration of it sending a ripple of heat through my entire body.

I swallowed hard, trying to ignore the way his warmth seeped into me, the way my heart pounded traitorously against my ribs. The heat from his body was

intoxicating, a temptation I shouldn't even be entertaining.

Come on, Sage! Haven't you had enough already?! I scolded myself.

But my body wasn't listening. The fire he ignited last night still burned within me, dangerously close to rekindling with just the weight of his touch.

Determined, I tried again, shifting my body with painstaking slowness, hoping to slip away this time. But the result was the

same.

Titus' grip was unyielding, his powerful arms keeping me locked in place as if he had no intention of letting me go.

Panic shot through me like a lightning bolt when I heard a noise just outside his door. My heart pounded in my chest, and this time, I didn't bother being careful. I moved with urgency, my hands shaking as I tried to free myself from his grip.

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"Your Majesty, wake up!" I whispered urgently, my voice barely above a breath. But all I got in response was a deep, lazy groan.

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"Hmmm..." His body remained heavy against mine, his breathing slow and steady, completely unbothered by the situation.

1 gritted my teeth, frustration mixing with my rising fear. Why does he have to sleep like a damn rock?!

My stomach twisted in knots when I heard Harper and Cooper's voices right outside the door. My pulse spiked. What the hell are they doing here?

"Titus! Get up!" I hissed, shoving at his shoulder harder this time. Panic laced my voice as I scrambled to free myself from his grip.

another groggy grunt, blinking at me in confusion.

off, already reaching for my clothes in

have snapped him into focus because, for once, he didn't argue. Instead, he moved quickly, yanking on his pants with a furrowed brow, still

could even think of an answer, I heard a small voice

in there?" Harper's tiny voice called out, soft

My heart stopped.

me, confusion written all over his face. "What are they doing here?" he

just as clueless as

voice filled with innocence. "I'm sorry to bother you, mister, but can you tell us

My stomach dropped.

Oh no. Food.

eyes darted toward the clock on the nightstand.

kids hadn't

on in a hurry, my hands shaking with guilt. "Where the hell are the servants?! Didn't you tell them there

over his face. "We're the only ones left here. Everyone else went back to the

him. "And you

on my

that could kill. "Titus, what kind of adults are we if

go hungry?!"

he could say anything, Harper

his temples. "I'll fix

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I huffed, already moving toward the door

took a deep breath before

moment Harper and Cooper saw me standing

landing on Titus still inside the

swirling in their innocent eyes. But thankfully, they didn't

"Hi, miss,"

me. At least she still remembered

view of Titus. "Hey, little ones I said, kooring

no one was around,

stabbed at my chest. I had been so caught up with him that I completely forgot about

strand of Harper's hair behind her ear. "I'm

studying me curiously. "Mister

pointed out innocently.

My breath hitched.

me, I could feel

he was

clearly not

at the

quickly changed the subject, grabbing their little hands. "We'll find the kitchen and

ever,"

the house, taking a few wrong turns before finally stumbling upon the kitchen it was bigger fau I expected,

and motioned for them

I said as

both Harper and Cooper jumped up

to help!" Harper said, bouncing

it too!" Cooper

determination.

at their

I hesitated. "Are you sure? Cooking can

knowing how things usually turned out when kids got

in the kitchen.

Harper grinned. "It'll be

cracked an egg into a bowl,

here?" Titus' deep voice rumbled through

him leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, watching the scene before him with a

there so casually made my stomach do an

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